DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Wake Forest defeated Mississippi State 43–29 in a double-digit victory. Wake Forest covered by 17.0; Game went Over by 19.5. The market closed at Mississippi State -3.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Mississippi State -11.4 - a gap of 8.4 points toward Mississippi State, of which 8.4 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Mississippi State 11.4 points stronger on a neutral field.
At kickoff, conditions at Bank of America Stadium were Partly cloudy, 48°F with winds of 4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
48°F

| Measure | Wake ForestAway | Mississippi StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 71 miles | 470 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 6,241 miles | 4,225 miles |
| Body clock | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 35 days | 36 days |